Chaotic World Book
Chapter 311 - 304

Chapter 311: 304

Previously, he ambiguously called himself Wang Daozhong, never clarifying if he was the one from the Langya Wang Family, leaving people guessing if it was the same name.

This time it was even more ruthless, he directly added "Langya."

But it must be said, the effect was explosive.

Langya Wang Family!

Earth List master!

No matter how much Zhao Changhe provoked the Wang Family, they were still one of the strongest aristocratic families of the era, with influence spanning across provinces and numerous masters.

No matter how Zhao Changhe and those on the Heavenly List and Earth List casually joked and disregarded matters, they were still among the top fifty strongest people in the world, their deterrent power unparalleled in front of ordinary people.

With such a figure crossing into Kunlun, could it really cause a change in the power structure? Who in this mere market would dare to make a move?

The scene instantly fell silent, even the person whose arm had been broken and was squealing like a pig, now frantically silenced himself, terrified that an Earth List master might casually kill him with no one daring to seek revenge.

Even Zhao Changhe himself was surprised by this effect, secretly wondering if the circle he usually mingled in was too high, not realizing how prestigious the five words "Langya Wang Daozhong" were...

The Great Han, wiping his cold sweat, forced a smile and said, "So it is Mr. Wang visiting... We truly did not recognize Taishan, the gentleman has much tolerance, ignorance is not a crime..."

Zhao Changhe coldly said, "Even if it was not Mr. Wang here, this person is a stranger, to plot against me upon our first meeting, what logic is this?"

The Great Han forced a smile and said, "It was just, just... your horse, Ma Xiongjun... We thought who would have such a prized horse and dare to come to Kunlun alone... Since it belongs to Mr. Wang, then it’s normal, normal..."

Is that the matter? Without a word, directly plotting to kill someone, more ruthless than the bandits encountered on the road previously. At least bandits make it clear they are there to rob, these senseless attacks, people die without even knowing why, truly worthy of being called the Land of Evil.

The words Kunlun held a bit of divinity in Zhao Changhe’s heart, such a contrast was truly a bit hard to accept.

But to put it back into perspective, seizing a horse and killing a person always follows some logic, at least it wasn’t completely unreasonable, otherwise it would be truly unsettling.

Since that was the logic, then he knew what he should do. Zhao Changhe sneered: "Ignorance is not a crime?"

A group of people trembled with fear, the Great Han glanced at the skinny man with the broken arm, suddenly his eyes filled with cruelty, drew his knife and beheaded him, the head flew without even a chance to scream.

The Great Han, holding the head, bowed deeply: "This man has offended the gentleman, and has been executed."

Zhao Changhe glanced at the people around, who all seemed to think this was expected, not a single person spoke out for the skinny man. He couldn’t help but feel secretly alarmed, the taste was there, what Sword Lake City, what Yellow Sand Market, compared to this place they were as pure as a white flower...

He nodded impassively and said, "It seems you know the times. I’ve just arrived here and happen to be in need of some staff, it’s best that you present yourselves."

The Great Han joyfully said, "Willing to serve Mr. Wang any way we can! We run a carriage and horse service here, doubling as an inn, if Mr. doesn’t mind, you can rest here, whatever you wish to know, we’ll tell all!"

Zhao Changhe swaggered over: "Lead the way!"

This place really was a combined horse service and inn, where you could directly feed horses, and the inn also had a restaurant, although it looked very simple. These people weren’t genuinely running an inn; they probably dealt more in human meat buns.

Zhao Changhe didn’t mind, carelessly tossing the reins to someone nearby: "Feed the horse."

The man, flattered, bowed deeply to please: "Yes, I’ll make sure it’s well cared for."

Behind, his eyes clearly saw the group making faces at each other, but no one dared to whisper, fearing the "Earth List master" might overhear.

Actually, Zhao Changhe didn’t need to listen to know what they were pondering; whether to feed the horse some croton seeds to trip him up, or whether to just steal the horse and run. Or perhaps testing if this was really Wang Daozhong, in case he was a fraudster...

But he knew they wouldn’t dare. As long as there wasn’t assurance of killing him, these people wouldn’t dare touch the horse or test him, instead, they truly had to take good care, otherwise the skinny man was their example.

"In places where might makes right..." Now the problem is that I must play the role of an "Earth List expert" convincingly and not show any cowardice.

Everyone can’t determine each other’s level of cultivation by their appearance alone; they can’t see through whether I am from the Earth List or not, and I can’t tell their level either. Perhaps this Great Han is secretly from the Human List. If possible, it is better not to fight. Otherwise, regardless of winning or losing, there is no telling what other forces it might attract here, which would completely foil my reason for coming.

Moreover, the skinny man who just died had skills which I got to measure firsthand. He was of the Mystical Gate Third Layer, which in the Blood God Sect could have made him a Vice Leader living extravagantly, yet here he was just like a waiter... This was not some assassin from Listening Snow Tower wearing the guise of a waiter to kill, it was truly his reality to be a waiter.

This is the highest-ranked map Zhao Changhe has seen so far, eerily unlike the normal world.

Because this isn’t a usual area—it’s a refuge for vile people from the Central Plains and the Alien Clan who can’t survive elsewhere. It’s a magnified version of Evil Valley, where being universally powerful is only natural.

Yet, here lies a logical conundrum—why do many martial arts or fantasy worlds have such places, and how are these places any safer for them? One might end up dying more miserably than in the Central Plains; it might be better to just find a rural place to hide. Who among your enemies could find you then... Why insist on coming to a place full of deception and intrigue, where someone of the Mystical Gate Third Layer has to humbly be a waiter?

There must be a lure.

Perhaps it’s the numerous treasures of Kunlun? Maybe finding something by sheer luck could allow one to return and turn their fate around?

But Kunlun has the Yuxu Temple, and the Yuxu real person ranks fourth on the Heavenly List. Would he monopolize the scene, just letting you hunt for treasures?

Or perhaps, it’s simply that the Yuxu real person shelters these criminals, making the Great Xia officials powerless, and Tang Wanju has no intention to focus her efforts here... This possibility seems greater, but why would the Yuxu real person do this? Since he has provided shelter, why not establish rules to utilize them, instead of letting them kill at will?

This cause is truly baffling; even San Niang seems unclear, speaking vaguely about it. The forces of the Four Symbols Sect haven’t reached here; it’s guessed that Ying Wu’s people also don’t fare well here, and information is somewhat lacking.

In contemplation, the Great Han served up the wine and meat, standing by the table with an ingratiating smile, "Please enjoy, sir."

Zhao Changhe picked up his wine cup, seemingly admiring the liquid inside, and glanced at the Great Han with a smirk. The Great Han simply laughed foolishly, "Absolutely no poisoning, sir, rest assured."

Only a fool would poison at this time; if he were to poison, he’d wait until you let your guard down.

"Actually, a bit of poison wouldn’t hurt," Zhao Changhe slightly smiled and said, "like the Crane Crown Red hidden in your fingernail seams. If it weren’t for your hands being so filthy it’s sickening to look at, using it as a seasoning might not be bad."

The Great Han was shocked, quickly saying, "Sir misunderstands... this is for practicing the Claw Technique, not for poisoning..."

How did you see I just hid poison in my nail seams, you didn’t even turn your head...

"Heh..." Zhao Changhe leisurely sipped his wine, casually saying, "This wine is a bit tart. If you add some juice made from the Poisonous Herb, it could remove the tartness and bitterness, you might want to try it sometime."

This time the Great Han was really sweating profusely, "We... we don’t have the sir’s strength, to use the Poisonous Herb as seasoning..."

Zhao Changhe, who had never actually seasoned anything like that, seeing that he seemed to have bluffed the man, casually said, "You mustn’t have been obscure in the Central Plains. Who are you?"

The Great Han hesitated a bit, ultimately not daring to conceal his identity, and said in a low voice, "I am Yang Qianyuan."

Zhao Changhe’s eyes flickered slightly.

This wasn’t a master from the Chaotic World List, but was certainly notorious, notorious for a simple reason—wanted posters with his name were all over the gates of different towns, similar treatment to Zhao’s a year ago.

Yang Qianyuan, a distant illegitimate son of the Hongnong Yang Family, fought over family properties, and secretly poisoned three legitimate brothers over several years. His last act was uncovered when he was caught by his sister-in-law during the act, whom he murdered thereafter and then fled thousands of miles.

The Yang Family became a laughingstock, and Yang Qianyuan became known throughout the land...

The Land of Evil truly lives up to its name, bumping into people who are on Tang Wanju’s hit list.

Zhao Changhe had met Hongnong Yang Bugui during a sword meeting in Langya, where Yang Bugui was Xia Chichi’s opponent. He was silent and reserved, quite decent in demeanor. It was said Yang Bugui wasn’t originally so reserved, but this matter had hit him hard.

Originally thinking he might have hidden his identity and gone into hiding, it turns out he had actually come to Kunlun and become the leader of a cart and horse station.

The wanted Yang Qianyuan on the posters still looked like a young master; here he had transformed into a robust Great Han. Unrecognizable, which really makes one wonder what use there is in having a wanted poster...